Mariah Carey Goes Viral For Relatable ‘Bad Lighting’ Reaction At iHeart Radio Awards

Mariah Carey continues to show fans why she is an icon! On Monday, March 17, the popstar attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards where she effortlessly delivered meme-worthy reactions as she was honored with the Icon Award. Before she accepted the prize, singers Tori Kelly and Muni Long sang a medley of Carey’s hits, “We Belong Together” and “Always Be My Baby,” in front of her. While the “All I Want For Christmas Is You” singer smiled and watched intently as the women performed, she was also caught on camera looking to the side at one point. Though it’s unclear what she was reacting to, the moment resulted in a hilarious side-eye meme. Afterwards, the 55-year-old took the stage and before beginning her speech, she hilariously asked how the lighting was. “Is the lighting OK ’cause I don’t like bad lighting,” she joked, before asking the audience if they approved of her outfit. At the end of the speech, Carey appeared to get emotional as she referenced her late mother, Patricia, who was Irish. “On this St. Patrick’s Day, I want to honor my mother, Patricia Carey, for giving me the gift of music. Thank you so much.”